Siemens Simatic S7-1500/ET 200MP System Manual page 163

Configuring
7.1 Configuring the CPU
Procedure for reading out an existing configuration
1. Create a new project and configure an "Unspecified CPU 1500".
Figure 7-1
Note
Click the link "detect" to open the "Hardware detection for PLC_x" dialog. An example can
be found in the following FAQ on the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/de/view/41885693/en).
An alternative procedure is described in step 2 and step 3.
2. In the device view (or network view), select the "Hardware detection" command in the
"Online" menu.
Figure 7-2
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Unspecified S7-1500 CPU in the device view
Hardware detection in the Online menu
Automation system
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